Arsenal furloughs reduced but still coming
Civilian defense workers, including those at the Rock Island Arsenal, face 11 furlough days instead of 14 to 22 days due to federal spending cuts.
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Tag Archives: Sequestration
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Politics
FAA suspends furloughs, typo or not
A typo is keeping President Obama from signing legislation designed to end budget-related FAA air traffic controller furloughs blamed for widespread flight delays.
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Politics
House OKs measure designed to end air traffic controller furloughs
Lawmakers passed a measure designed to end budget-related air traffic controller furloughs blamed for widespread flight delays.
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Politics
Budget cuts reduce ATF investigative staff
Ninety-eight contract employees at the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ National Tracing Center lost their jobs March 31 because of the forced budget cuts known as the sequester.
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Coming soon to an airport near you: Flight delays
Impending impacts of the forced spending cuts, known as the sequester, are expected to include major delays at U.S. airports starting Monday, April 22.
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Loebsack announces he will give to charity
An Iowa congressman pledged to donate a portion of his salary as local workers are furloughed.
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Homeless worries amid federal budget cuts
Since January, when he first arrived at the Humility of Mary Shelter in Davenport, Alan Peterman has learned to live…
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Arsenal workers to see furlough notices
Sequestration cuts could soon be felt in the Quad Cities, from the Rock Island Arsenal to area homeless shelters.
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Politics
Cuts hit Clinton and Camanche
State and federal agencies have to do more with less because of budget cuts.
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Education
Federal budget cuts impact local recruitment office
The Federal Tuition Assistance Program has been suspended as a part of sequestration and it’s having an impact on the local recruitment office in Davenport.
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The Sequester’s Impact on the Quad Cities
The Sequester is now in effect. Officials say we may not see any changes immediately, but in the weeks ahead,…
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Sequester delays Thomson Prison opening
Senator Dick Durbin said Thursday the prison would likely not open this year due to “budgetary problems.”
